Bricklayer jobs in Canada: pay, licences and winter work
A bricklayer in Canada earns about CA$30 to CA$45 an hour in posted job listings, and the national median wage is about CA$40 an hour. A cost guide puts masonry work at CA$85 to CA$109 an hour, and custom brickwork is sometimes quoted per brick. For current offers, describe the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate pay and rates in Canada, November 2026 (job listings and cost guides)| Measure | Range |
|---|
| Hourly pay in job listings | CA$30 to CA$45 an hour |
| National median wage | about CA$40 an hour |
| Average base salary | CA$71,904 a year (about CA$34.56 an hour) |
| Annual salary range | CA$53,622 to CA$101,462 |
| Masonry work quoted by the hour | CA$85 to CA$109 an hour |
Licences and certification fees
Fees depend on the province. A bricklayer trained outside Canada pays a listed fee of CA$120 in British Columbia and CA$210 in Alberta, and the BC practical assessment costs about CA$500, set by the assessment agency. Ask to see a trade certificate or licence before you hire, and check the province where the work happens.
Salaries and what postings say
Postings usually show a range rather than one rate, from CA$30 to CA$45 an hour, and some add overtime. Annual salaries reported for the trade run from CA$53,622 to CA$101,462, so compare an hourly offer with the yearly figure, not only with the first number on the posting. A custom job posted in the Toronto area said offers above CA$1.50 per brick would not be considered, so agree a per-brick ceiling before work starts.
Winter work
Winter runs from December to February across Canada, and outdoor bricklaying is slowed by cold in most regions, so ask whether the job runs through those months or only in the warmer season. If the work starts in November, put the end date and the rule for pay during any cold-weather stop in the contract.
What to write in your request
Describe the type of work, such as a new wall, repointing or a repair, and the city: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa. Add the schedule, whether you need one bricklayer or a team, the work experience you require, and whether accommodation is needed. Name the pay you offer per hour or the price per job, and say whether the work is employment or a contract.
Describe the job in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice, with photos if you have them. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites in Canada, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer, including price, terms and start date, and your contacts stay hidden. See also general labourer and plasterer.
Questions and answers
How much does a bricklayer earn in Canada?
Job listings usually offer CA$30 to CA$45 an hour, and the national median wage is about CA$40 an hour. Reported annual salaries run from CA$53,622 to CA$101,462. These are approximate figures from job listings and cost guides, November 2026.
Do I need a licence to hire a bricklayer in British Columbia?
Ask to see the trade certificate or licence. Listed fees for bricklayers trained outside Canada are CA$120 in British Columbia and CA$210 in Alberta, and the BC practical assessment costs about CA$500.
Is there work in winter?
Winter runs from December to February, and outdoor bricklaying is slowed by cold in most regions. Ask whether the job continues through those months.
What should I specify in the request?
The type of work, the city, the schedule, whether you need a team, the experience required, and the pay per hour or per job.
